Subcategory List

The Category List widget displays a list of subcategories from a chosen parent category, offering either a classic text list with optional icons or a button-style layout. You can add an overall title, control list/button alignment, and extensively style the text, icons, buttons, and dividers.

Content tab

Configure the category source, layout, and appearance of the category list.

Category List widget Content tab - Options

General Settings

Title

Enter an optional main title to display above the category list.

Display (Title)

Adjust the predefined size display for the main title (Small, Medium, Large, etc.).

HTML Tag (Title)

Select the appropriate HTML tag (H1-H6, div, span, p) for the main title.

Category Root

Select the parent category whose subcategories will be listed. Defaults to the current category or home category.

Category List widget Content tab - Skin & Layout

Skin & Layout Options

Skin

Choose the overall appearance: 'Classic' (a text list with optional icons) or 'Button' (displays categories as buttons).

Classic Skin Options

These options apply only when 'Skin' is set to 'Classic'.

Layout

Choose how list items are arranged: Default (stacked list) or Inline (items side-by-side).

Icon

Select an icon to display next to each category name in the list.

Alignment

Align the category list items horizontally (Left, Center, Right).

Columns

Set the number of columns for the category list when using the Default (stacked) layout.

Columns Gap

Adjust the spacing between columns when using multiple columns.

Button Skin Options

These options apply only when 'Skin' is set to 'Button'.

Type

Select a predefined style theme for the category buttons: Default, Primary, or Secondary.

Size

Adjust the size of the category buttons (XS to XL).

Alignment

Align the category buttons horizontally (Left, Center, Right, Justified).

Style tab

Customize the appearance of the title, list items, icons, and buttons.

Category List widget Style tab - Title

Styles apply if a Title is entered in the Content tab.

Title

Alignment

Align the main title horizontally (Left, Center, Right, Justified).

Text Color

Set the color of the main title text.

Typography

Control the font settings for the main title.

Text Stroke

Apply an outline effect to the main title text.

Text Shadow

Apply a shadow effect to the main title text.

Spacing

Adjust the space below the main title.

Category List widget Style tab - List

Styles apply when 'Skin' is 'Classic'.

List Items

Space Between

Adjust the spacing between individual list items.

Link

Color (Normal & Hover)

Set the text color for category links in their normal and hover states.

Typography

Control the font settings for the category link text.

Text Shadow

Apply a shadow effect to the category link text.

Text Indent

Adjust the space between the icon (if present) and the category link text.

Divider

Divider

Toggle the visibility of separator lines between list items.

Style (Divider)

Choose the style of the divider line (Solid, Double, Dotted, Dashed).

Weight (Divider)

Control the thickness of the divider line.

Width (Divider - Stacked Layout)

Control the width of the divider line when layout is Default (stacked).

Height (Divider - Inline Layout)

Control the height of the divider line when layout is Inline.

Color (Divider)

Set the color of the divider line.

Category List widget Style tab - Icon

Styles apply when 'Skin' is 'Classic' and an Icon is selected.

Icon

Color (Normal & Hover)

Set the color of the list icons in their normal and hover states.

Vertical Align

Align the icon vertically with the text (Start, Center, End).

Size

Adjust the size of the list icons.

Category List widget Style tab - Buttons

Styles apply when 'Skin' is 'Button'.

Buttons

Overflow Scrolling

Enable horizontal scrolling if the buttons exceed the container width, preventing wrapping.

Space Between

Adjust the spacing between individual category buttons.

Typography

Control the font settings for the text on the category buttons.

Text Shadow

Apply a shadow effect to the button text.

Text Color (Normal & Hover)

Set the text color for buttons in their normal and hover/active states.

Background Color (Normal & Hover)

Set the background color for buttons in their normal and hover/active states.

Border Color (Normal & Hover)

Set the border color for buttons in their normal and hover/active states.

Border Width

Control the thickness of the border around the buttons.

Border Radius

Adjust the roundness of the corners for the buttons.

Box Shadow

Apply a shadow effect to the buttons.

Padding

Define the inner spacing within the category buttons.

Advanced tab

Access advanced layout, motion, and custom CSS options.

Advanced Tab Layout
Margin

Define the external space around the widget for separation from adjacent elements.

Padding

Set the internal spacing within the widget to control the arrangement of its content.

Width

Specify the widget's width behavior: Full Width, Inline, Custom, or Calculate.

Full width
  • Vertical align: Set the vertical alignment to start, center, end, or stretch.
  • Size: Define the size as none, grow, or custom to determine widget dimensions.
Inline
  • Vertical align: Set the vertical alignment to start, center, end, or stretch.
  • Size: Define the size as none, grow, or custom to determine widget dimensions.
Custom
  • Custom Width: Set the width in pixels, percentage, or viewport width (vw).
  • Vertical align: Set the vertical alignment to start, center, end, or stretch.
  • Size: Define the size as none, grow, or custom to determine widget dimensions.
Calculate
  • Calc: Use calculations like 100% - 20px to dynamically define the width.
  • Min Width: Set a minimum width in pixels, percentage, or viewport width (vw).
  • Vertical align: Set the vertical alignment to start, center, end, or stretch.
  • Size: Define the size as none, grow, or custom to determine widget dimensions.
Order

Control the widget's order using start, end, or custom values.

Position

Choose default, absolute or fixed positioning for the widget.

Absolute
  • Horizontal Orientation: Determines the element's horizontal alignment within its nearest positioned ancestor.
  • Offset: Specifies the distance between the element and the left or right edge of its containing block.
  • Vertical Orientation: Sets the element's vertical alignment within its nearest positioned ancestor.
  • Offset: Defines the space between the element and the top or bottom edge of its containing block.
Fixed
  • Horizontal Orientation: Controls the element's horizontal alignment relative to the browser window.
  • Offset: Adjusts the distance between the element and the left or right edge of the viewport.
  • Vertical Orientation: Manages the element's vertical alignment relative to the browser window.
  • Offset: Defines the space between the element and the top or bottom edge of the viewport.
Z-index

Set the stacking order of the widget relative to other elements.

CSS ID

Assign a unique CSS ID for custom styling or interaction.

CSS Classes

Add custom CSS classes for targeted styling via external stylesheets.

Element Cache

Improves loading times by storing a static version of this element.

Advanced Tab Motion Effects
Scrolling Effects

Enhance elements with various dynamic effects triggered by the user's scrolling behavior.

  • Vertical Scroll: Configure the scroll direction, speed, and viewport range for vertical scrolling effects.
  • Horizontal Scroll: Set the scroll direction, speed, and viewport range for horizontal scrolling effects.
  • Transparency: Adjust the transparency based on the direction, level, and viewport range.
  • Blur: Apply a blur effect with customizable direction, level, and viewport range.
  • Rotate: Rotate the element using direction, speed, and viewport settings.
  • Scale: Scale the element with direction, speed, and viewport controls.
  • Apply Effects on: Choose whether to apply scrolling effects on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.
  • Effects Relative to: Define whether the effects are relative to the default container, the viewport, or the entire page.
Mouse Effects

Enable mouse based effects for added interactivity.

  • Mouse Track: Adjust the direction and speed of the effect as the user moves the mouse across the page.
  • 3D Tilt: Enable 3D tilt effects with controllable direction and speed for a more immersive experience.
Sticky Effects

Fix elements at the top or bottom of the viewport as the user scrolls for persistent visibility.

  • Sticky on: Apply sticky effects on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.
  • Offset: Set the offset in pixels to trigger the sticky effect after scrolling.
  • Dynamic Offset: Use a CSS selector to dynamically set the offset based on other elements on the page.
  • Effects Offset: Configure the pixel offset to control when additional effects apply.
  • Stay in Column: Choose whether the sticky element remains within its column during scrolling (yes or no).
  • Hide on Scroll: Set the offset and transition duration for hiding the sticky element when scrolling down.
Entrance Animation

Apply predefined animations to elements when they appear on screen.

  • Fading: Elements gradually fade in or out of view.
  • Revealing: Create smooth reveal effects as elements come into view.
  • Sliding & Revealing: Combine sliding motion with reveal effects.
  • Scaling & Revealing: Adjust the size of elements as they are revealed.
  • Zooming: Apply zoom in or out effects during element appearance.
  • Bouncing: Elements enter with a bouncing motion for attention-grabbing effects.
  • Sliding: Elements slide into view from different directions.
  • Rotating: Apply rotation effects as elements enter or leave the viewport.
  • Attention Seekers: Highlight elements with exaggerated, noticeable animations.
  • Specials: Unique animations for elements that require special effects.
Advanced Tab Transform
Opacity

Adjust the transparency level of the element to create fade effects during normal or hover states.

Rotate

Rotate the element along the X, Y, or Z axes for dynamic visual effects. Use deg (degrees) values or apply 3D rotation.

Offset

Shift the position of the element horizontally (X-axis) or vertically (Y-axis) to control its exact placement within the layout.

Scale

Resize the element, with the option to keep proportions (yes or no) and adjust the scale factor to enlarge or shrink the element.

Skew

Skew the element along the X and Y axes to tilt its appearance.

Flip Horizontal/Vertical

Flip the element horizontally or vertically by selecting the anchor points (X: left, center, right; Y: top, center, bottom) for precise control over the flip transformation.

Trigger by (On hover)

Choose whether the hover transformation is triggered by interaction with the widget, column, or section.

Transition Duration (On hover)

Set the time duration in milliseconds that the hover transition effect takes to complete.

Transition Delay (On hover)

Specify a delay in milliseconds before the hover transition effect begins.

Advanced Tab Background
Background Type

Select the background type: None, Classic, or Gradient.

Classic
Color
Set a solid background color to provide a consistent base for your design.
Image
Upload an image to use as the background. Additional settings include:
  • Loading: Choose whether to load the background image lazily or immediately.
  • Position: Define the image's position within the background (e.g., center, top-left).
  • Attachment: Set the background image to scroll with the page or remain fixed.
  • Repeat: Determine if the image repeats or stays single across the background area.
  • Size: Control the size of the background image, such as cover, contain, or custom dimensions.
Backdrop Filters
Apply visual filters to the background, such as blur, brightness, or contrast, enhancing its appearance.
Transition Duration (On hover)
Set the time duration in milliseconds that the hover transition effect takes to complete.
Gradient
Color
Select the primary color for the gradient background.
Location
Define the starting position of the primary color in the gradient effect.
Second Color
Select the secondary color to blend into the gradient.
Location
Set the starting point of the secondary color within the gradient.
Angle
Adjust the angle at which the gradient flows (e.g., horizontal, vertical, diagonal).
Backdrop Filters
Apply visual filters to the gradient background for added depth and effects.
Transition Duration (On hover)
Set the time duration in milliseconds that the hover transition effect takes to complete.

Advanced Tab Border
Border Type

Define the border style of the element.

Border Width

Set the thickness of the element's border.

Border Color

Define the color of the element's border.

Border Radius

Adjust the corner roundness of the element.

Box Shadow

Apply shadow effects to add depth to the element.

Advanced Tab Visibility
Responsive Visibility

Control the display of elements across different devices by selectively hiding them on desktop, tablet, or mobile.

Scheduled Visibility

Set the section's visibility based on specific schedules.

Customer Group Visibility

Control section visibility based on customer groups.

Advanced Tab Custom CSS
Custom CSS

Apply custom CSS to style the widget beyond the default settings.

Note: This requires CSS knowledge—use carefully, as incorrect syntax can impact other areas of the site.

/* For main element */
selector { 
  color: red; 
}

/* For child element */
selector .child-element { 
  margin: 10px; 
}

/* Or use any custom selector */
.my-class { 
  text-align: center; 
}

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